Mean Green Mother From Outer Space | Howard Ashman Demo | Little Shop of Horrors
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- čas přidán 2. 12. 2023
- Here is writer and lyricist Howard Ashman's 1985 demo for Mean Green Mother From Outer Space from the film version of Little Shop of Horrors, with additional vocals by composer Alan Menken. Their 1982 musical would be adapted into the 1986 film, directed by Frank Oz. Levi Stubbs from the Four Tops would perform the song, and the voice of Audrey Two, in the film.
This demo comes from an anonymous collector. Footage from the film Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut has been edited to match the recording.
LYRICS:
BETTER WAIT A MINUTE
YA BETTER HOLD THE PHONE
YA BETTER MIND YOUR MANNERS
YA BETTER CHANGE YOUR TONE
DONCHA YOU THREATEN ME, SON
YA GOTTA LOTTA GALL
WE’RE GONNA DO THINGS MY WAY
OR WE WON'T DO THINGS AT ALL
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MESSIN' WITH
YOU GOT NO IDEA
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU LOOKIN' AT
WHEN YOU'RE LOOKIN' RIGHT HERE
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU UP AGAINST
NO, NO WAY NO HOW
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MESSIN' WITH
BUT I'M GONNA TELL YOU NOW
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
GET THIS STRAIGHT!
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
AND I'M BAD
(MEAN! GREEN! BAD!)
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
AND IT LOOKS LIKE YOU BEEN HAD
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
SO GET OFF MY BACK AND GET OUT MY FACE
I'M MEAN AND GREEN
AND I AM BAD.
WANNA SAVE YOUR SKIN, BOY?
YOU WANNA SAVE YOUR HIDE?
YOU WANNA SEE TOMORROW?
YA BETTER STEP ASIDE
BETTER TAKE A TIP, BOY
YA WANT SOME GOOD ADVICE?
YA BETTER TAKE IT EASY
CAUSE YOU WALKIN' ON THIN ICE
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DEALIN' WITH
NO YOU NEVER DID
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE LOOKIN' AT
BUT THAT'S TOUGH TITTY, KID.
THE LION DON'T SLEEP TONIGHT
AND IF YOU PULL HIS TAIL, HE ROARS
YOU SAY THAT AIN'T FAIR? YOU SAY THAT AIN'T NICE?
YOU KNOW WHAT I SAY? UP YOURS!
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
WATCH ME NOW!
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
AND I'M BAD
(MEAN! GREEN! BAD!)
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER, A REAL DISGRACE
AND YOU GOT ME FIGHTIN' MAD
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
GONNA TRASH YOUR ASS
GONNA ROCK THIS PLACE
MEAN AND GREEN
AND I AM BAD
DONCHA TALK TO ME BOUT THAT OLD KING KONG
THINK HE'S THE WORST?
WELL YOU THINKIN' WRONG
DON’T TELL ME BOUT FRANKENSTEIN
HE GOT A TEMPER, HA! HE AIN'T GOT MINE.
Y'KNOW I DON'T COME FROM NO BLACK LAGOON
I'M FROM PAST THE STARS AND BEYOND THE MOON
YOU CAN KEEP THE THING
KEEP THE IT
KEEP THE CREATURE
THEY DON'T MEAN SHIT
I GOT THE POD
GOT THE ROOT
GOT THE BRANCHES
SO DON' GET CUTE
I GOT KILLER BUDS
A POWER STEM
NASTY THORNS
AND I'M USIN' THEM
I GOT GARDEN STYLE
MAJOR MOVES
I GOT THE STUFF AND I THINK THAT PROVES
YOU BETTER MOVE IT OUT
NATURE CALLS
GOT THE POINT? I'M GONNA BUST YOUR BALLS
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
AHHH
HERE IT COMES!
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
AND I'M BAD
(MEAN! GREEN! BAD!)
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER, A REAL HARD CASE
YOU IN REAL DEEP TROUBLE DAD
I'M JUST A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE
SO JUST GIVE IT UP
IT'S ALL OVER, ACE
I AM MEAN AND GREEN
(I’M A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE)
I’M MEAN AND GREEN
(I’M A MEAN GREEN MOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE)
I’M MEAN AND GREEN
AND I... AM...
BAAAAAAD!
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Featuring the late Howard Joines on drums. Fontz Gelfand on bass. I’m playing the organ. Robby Merkin on piano and Ira Siegel on Guitar. Produced by Bob Gaudio. Recorded at A and R Studios, NYC
Do you have the demo of Crystal, Ronette and Chiffon?
@@PeteCalandraYou mean this one? czcams.com/video/M_YD-xEIpDo/video.htmlfeature=shared
Yes! It's up now! czcams.com/video/18RsMuZKI00/video.html
You got any sheet music of Mean Green?
It's a wonderful recording.
I'm curious; was it just this and "Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon" you recorded at that session, or were there some other demos too?
This demo is fascinating to hear and analyze. Howard Ashman's voice gives Audrey II that exact classic alien-esque vibe that we used to feel in films and cartoons about aliens. However, placing Levi Stubbs there was a brilliant decision, since he made Audrey II feel not only deadly dangerous, but also extremely playful with a grain of darkness, which in the final rendition made Audrey II appearance the comedy genius we truly needed.
Disney, two years later: This is just the guy we need.
Best decision they made. Littler Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin wouldn't be the classics they are without Ashman.
Technically, it was year later. Ashman has a lyrics credit on "Oliver & Company."
It took me way too long to realise that this is a demo and not a cover lmao
Finally we get to hear the demo of this song ❤❤❤😊😊😊. Many thanks to you and whoever shared this with you.
there you go this replaced bad and bad like me big time.
incredible! thanks for sharing. I love that there's behind the scenes content being unearthed from this film still! Big fan of the channel
I love how, at 1:16, you can just barely hear Menken whispering the commands after Audrey II says them. "Save ya skin boy... Save ya hide... See tomorrow... Step aside!" It's such a cool effect that I wish was kept for the film, or even just louder in this version!
I love hearing the demos for the songs sung by Levi Stubbs, it's so much fun to be able to really hear all the incredible life and flair he brought to the role! He was such a skilled performer
Can anyone tell me what the little three-note section at 2:28 is from/similar to? It sounds super familiar to me yet I can place it, like a 60s song or something
don't like this ending. lol